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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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